Jojo McIntosh has been putting in work since his senior season started at the University of Washington. The safety made seven tackles and one pass break up during the Huskies’ 16-21 loss to the Auburn Tiger on September 1.
The View Park Knights softball team has made waves in the CIF City Section since its inception in 2015. They battled from division IV competition to division II softball. Last spring, the Knights won their third consecutive City Section Championship by defeating the Roosevelt Rough Riders 13-1.
Competing at the Varsity level can be rigorous, especially for a freshman. Sophomore guard Christian Johnson had to get his footing in Varsity quickly, during his first year in high school.
Through his years at King/Drew, Akinbi earned a 4.2 overall GPA. During his senior year, he took AP Calculus and AP Physics.
Junipero Serra High School Principal Jeff Guzman has announced that Mr. Richard Jenkins will be the new Athletic Director at Junipero Serra High School.
Being a pitcher can be the most difficult position on the baseball field, especially if the game is on the line and a championship title is at stake. View Park Junior pitcher Janell Brown has been there—three times.
King/Drew senior power forward Bryce Collier knows the value of hard work and how it can bring positive results. His strong work ethic helped the Golden Eagles earn their first City Section championship.
Senior guard Shamar Lair has seen improvement in his gameplay on the basketball court since his freshman year. During his senior year, he noticed that his mentality had also developed. This would pay off for Lair as he would help the View Park boys basketball team get a CIF State championship title.
Serra high school girls’ clinched a state title for the second year in a row as Murrieta Mesa won the state championship for boys’ track and field.
Serra Cavalier senior forward Lauryn Pointer is more than a member of the Division I state championship-winning girls basketball team.
One of the most important lessons that senior King/Drew point guard Kennedy Stitt-Riley learned is the significance of motivating members of his team despite what the scoreboard says.
Becoming CIF State champions was a battle for the Serra Cavaliers girls’ basketball team. Not only did they battle against the most skilled programs in California, but they had to overcome injuries and maintain a high-octane competitive spirit.
A school known for their academics earned an athletic honor when their boys’ basketball team defeated Van Nuys 62-60 in the Division II championship game.
Alexis Tucker averaged 16.9 points and 13.2 rebounds this season to help Serra become ranked fifth in California and 15th in the nation.
The NFL Alliance gave back to the community by donating over $4,000 to the athletic department at King/Drew Medical Magnet High School.